11 Facts About Brian Lawrence

1.

Brian Michael Lawrence was born on May 14,1976 and is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher.

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2.

Brian Lawrence played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres and New York Mets.

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3.

Brian Lawrence is currently the pitching coach of the South Bend Cubs, a Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

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4.

Brian Lawrence threw the slowest fastball of all NL starters in 2005, averaging 83.

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5.

On January 21,2007, Brian Lawrence was signed by the Colorado Rockies, but was released early in the season.

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6.

On May 6,2007, Brian Lawrence signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.

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7.

Brian Lawrence joined the independent Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball League under first-year manager Phil Nevin in 2009.

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8.

Brian Lawrence re-signed a minor league contract with the Marlins on April 1,2010.

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9.

Brian Lawrence signed with the San Francisco Giants on February 14,2011, but he was released before the 2011 season on April 1.

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10.

Brian Lawrence was named Pitching Coach for the Lake Elsinore Storm of the California League.

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11.

Brian Lawrence was released from his minor league contract on December 7,2012 in order to become a pitching coach.

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